A SOCIOLOGICAL STUDY ON THE ROLE OF YOUTH AS GAME CHANGERS IN POLITICS IN CHENNAI

Abstract

Youth people are the ones who are between the ages of 18-28 in India. They not only represent the future of our country, but they are also the primary agents of change and progress in society. They help in progressing various aspects of life from the economy to culture. But the change can be explicitly seen by the action of youth in elections happening in India as India has the largest youth population in the whole world. By casting their vote youth create a significant impact in the political spheres which is responsible for the smooth functioning of the government. The aim of the study is to identify the level of political awareness and participation of youth in politics along with its impacts. It is essential to exercise the rights given to a citizen in the right way and benefit as a whole.